The Philosopher's Voice: Philosophy, Politics, and Language in the Nineteenth Century, by Andrew Fiala [Book Review]

Journal of Speculative Philosophy 18 (4):333-335 (2004)
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Abstract

A positive review of a book about four nineteenth century German philosophers (Kant, Fichte, Hegel, and Marx) who sought to use philosophy to effect political change. To this end they each decided whom to address and how. Their objective: enhance freedom and/or enlightenment. Final topic: the relevance of these writers and their agenda to contemporary philosophy.

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Edmund Byrne
Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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